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Diederik Simon

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Diederik Rudolf Simon (born 10 April 1970 in Bloemendaal, North Holland) is a rower from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country in five consecutive Summer Olympics. He won the gold medal with the Holland Acht (Holland Eight) at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. He earned silver medals in the Men's Quadruple Sculls (Sydney 2000) and in the Men's Eights (Athens 2004). After becoming a coach, he rejoined the national team in 2007, placing fourth at the Beijing Olympics (2008) and fifth at the London Olympics (2012), both in the Dutch Men's Eights. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Diederik Simon is the 3,799th most popular athlete, the 1,295th most popular biography from Netherlands and the 52nd most popular Dutch Athlete.

Diederik Simon is a Dutch rower known for competing in various international rowing events. He has represented the Netherlands in multiple championships, contributing to the country's reputation in the sport.

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Among people born in 1970, Diederik Simon ranks 959. Before him are Otilia Bădescu, Lin Li, Daniel Conceicao Silva, Hrihoriy Misyutin, Beverly McDonald, and Gayle Forman. After him are Mihai Fifor, Mandy Smith, Scott Waugh, Sergey Lishtvan, John August, and Piet Norval.

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In Netherlands

Among people born in Netherlands, Diederik Simon ranks 1,296 out of 1,646. Before him are Pieter Weening (1981), Tyrell Malacia (1999), Tristan Hoffman (1970), Wesley Hoedt (1994), Pepijn Aardewijn (1970), and Frederique van der Wal (1967). After him are Tanja Nijmeijer (1978), Calvin Jong-a-Pin (1986), Kees van der Staaij (1968), Ali Elkhattabi (1977), Inge Dekker (1985), and Theo Meijer (1965).

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Among ATHLETES In Netherlands

Among athletes born in Netherlands, Diederik Simon ranks 52. Before him are Elisabeth Willeboordse (1978), Marit van Eupen (1969), Bart Veldkamp (1967), Jeroen Dubbeldam (1973), Niels van Steenis (1969), and Pepijn Aardewijn (1970). After him are Anna Wood (1966), Irene Eijs (1966), Henk Grol (1985), Koos Maasdijk (1968), Elien Meijer (1970), and Maarten van der Linden (1969).

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